Recommended for Key Stage 3 pupils aged 12+
Screening: Tomboy (U)
Dir Céline Sciamma / France 2011 / 82mins / Zoe Heran / Malonn Levana
When ten-year-old tomboy Laure and family move to a new town she quickly makes friends with the local kids, joining in with their rough and tumble games and introducing herself as Michael when a local girl mistakes Laure for a boy.
Laure’s spends an idyllic few weeks of summer with her happy and supportive family, living out the illusion of male identity out on the estate. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.
Brought to HOME in partnership with Into Film Festival
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